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Compare train and bus for Santiago de Compostela to Astorga
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Santiago de Compostela to Astorga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $37 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 45m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $37, while a bus costs an average of $37.
Distance: 129 miles (209 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$37 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration 4h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Astorga:
A train is $0.28 (€0.23) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santiago de Compostela to Astorga costing on average $37 (€30).
Other travel options to Astorga take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 59m.
Tickets start at around $37 (€30) compared to roughly $55 (€45) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $18 (€15). The journey takes 4h 15m versus 2h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Santiago de Compostela to Astorga by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Astorga is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 4:45 AM4h35Santiago de Compostela9:20 AMAstorga$341One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 4:45 AM4h35Santiago de Compostela9:20 AMAstorga$341One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 4:45 AM4h35Santiago de Compostela9:20 AMAstorga$341One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 8:30 PM4h45Santiago de Compostela1:15 AMAstorga$361One-way0 transfers
- 7:30 PM4h45Santiago de Compostela12:15 AMAstorga$391One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Astorga:
A train is $0.28 (€0.23) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santiago de Compostela to Astorga costing on average $37 (€30).
Other travel options to Astorga take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 59m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Santiago de Compostela and Astorga as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao and arrive in Astorga station.
- Buses mostly depart from Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Astorga, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, MonBus to go to Astorga by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe MD, AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to Astorga by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros.
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